Emberwood branch-waving

"we are the l-largest, the most versatile, and the most well-c-connected," lestan said in gentleness, though a bit of humour could be seen quirking one corner of his mouth. "as e-evidence, its alpha is m-my very own relative. cousin akavir. we're m-mayfairs, you see," but now a smile swallowed sweetly what he might have said next.
lestan did not remember that he also had a nephew in the mountains, and had only vague recollections of a man named ashlar.
blossom's name stood brightly in his mind.
perhaps he should not brag about a title that had seemed only cursed. "the betas are a positively l-loving pair, arlette and akavir. she's v-very skilled at h-healing, and he's a very compelling guardian," he went on, looking away and trundling out further from the saatsine along an elk-path. "we have m-many h-healers, and on any g-given day, v-valley wolves are out p-patrolling." together, he alluded strongly, though lestan did not know for certain. "our alliances b-bring a lot of information."